Florence Nature Preserve
Hike Number: 511
Area Location: Asheville Area
Trailhead Location: Nita's Grocery
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 7
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,700 / 3,500
Total Elevation Gain: 0,800
Total Elevation Descent: 0,800
Route Map: .\hiking\maps\0511.pdf
Google Maps: \Hiking\google\511.htm
Download GPX track: .\hiking\download\0511.gpx
Trail Description: Tour the Florence Nature Preserve 600+ acre tract near the Lake Lure area. It is a walk that will tour all of the connected 7 miles of trails in this tract..
Topos: Bat Cave
Special Features: Stream Crossings, Meadow
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 40
Driving Directions: I-240 E onto US 74A S. 3/4 mile past Continental Divide sign, turn left at Nita's Grocery store & go 1/2 mile to parking area on right.
Notes: The Florence Nature Preserve is 600+ acre tract that was donated to the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC), which manages it as a permanently protected natural area. For more information, contact CMLC at 828-697-5777 or carolinamountain.org.`
Hike History: H0602, H0703, W0801, H0802